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Cell Biology. Chapter Seven: Cell Structure and Function. 7.1 What Are Cells? 7.2 Cells- A Look Inside. 7.2 Cells: A Look Inside. A cookie factory is like a cell. An analogy is a way of explaining something complicated using an easier example.
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Chapter Seven: Cell Structure and Function • 7.1 What Are Cells? • 7.2 Cells- A Look Inside
7.2 Cells: A Look Inside • A cookie factory is like a cell. • An analogyis a way of explaining something complicated using an easier example. • A cookie factory is a good analogy for understanding all the cell parts and their functions.
7.2 Comparing cells to a factory • Every cell part has a job or function. • This chart shows how a cell is like a cookie factory
7.2 The cell membrane and nucleus • To make cell parts visible under a microscope, you can apply a stain to the cells. • Methylene blue is a stain often used to look at animal cells.
7.2 The cell membrane and nucleus • The cell membrane is a thin layer that separates the inside of the cell from its outside environment. • It keeps the cytoplasm inside while letting waste products out. What is stained darker blue in each cell?
7.2 The cell membrane and nucleus • The nucleus is covered with a membrane that allows materials to pass in and out. • It’s often called the “control center” of the cell because it contains DNA. The nucleolusacts as a storage area for materials.
7.2 Organelles and their functions • Mitochondriaare called the “powerhouses” of cells. • They produce much of the energy a cell needs to carry out its functions.
7.2 Organelles and their functions • A vacuoleis the storage area of the cell. • Vacuoles store water, food, and waste.
7.2 Organelles and their functions • The endoplasmic reticulum(ER) is a series of tunnels throughout the cytoplasm. • They transport proteins from one part of the cell to another.
7.2 Organelles and their functions • Ribosomesare the protein factories of the cell. • When ribosomes make proteins, they release them into the ER.
7.2 Organelles and their functions • Golgi bodiesreceive proteins and other compounds from the ER. • They package these materials and distribute them to other parts of the cell.
7.2 Organelles and their functions • Lysosomescontain enzymes that can break things down. • Lysosomes pick up bacteria, food, and old organelles and break them into small pieces that can be reused.
7.2 Organelles and their functions • The cytoskeletonis a series of fibers made from proteins. • It provides structure to the cell and gives it its shape.
7.2 How plant cells are different • Plant cells have chloroplasts, but animal cells do not. A chloroplast is an organelle that contains a green pigment called chlorophyll.
7.2 How plant cells are different • Plant cells have a large central vacuole that stores cell sap.
7.2 How plant cells are different • Plant cells have a cell wall, but animal cells do not. Cell walls provide structure and support for the plant.
Investigation 7B Animal and Plant Cells • What are the differences between animal and plant cells?
Medicine Connection Organ Transplants • Modern medicine is able to transplant many organs. • A variety of cells can attack the new tissues if they don’t “match”. • This causes most transplants to fail.
Activity Build a Scale Model of a Cell • It is not always clear how the size of the cell is related to the parts inside. • In this activity, you will explore the relationship of cell size to organelle size by creating a scale model.